Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes: A Creamy Delight!
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a creamy and flavorful side dish that combines the rich taste of roasted garlic with smooth mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1 head of garlic
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the head of garlic in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks, then boil them in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the potatoes.
- Add butter and heavy cream, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute butter and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives.
- Feel free to add herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg